Patents Examined by Daniel J Rohrhoff
  • Patent number: 11740010
    Abstract: A household appliance includes at least one compartment and a housing connection arrangement which surrounds the compartment and includes an outer liner facing outside, an inner liner spaced apart from the outer liner, and a housing frame connected to the outer liner from one side and to the inner liner facing the compartment from the other side. At least one elastic member is provided on a region of the housing connection arrangement where the housing frame connects to the outer liner. At least one reinforcement member is provided adjacent to the outer liner, the housing frame and the elastic member. The reinforcement member includes a first connection lug which is at least partially received by a portion of the elastic member from one side, and a second connection lug configured to be connected to the outer liner with a connection member, from the other side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Yigit Akalan, Orkun Mert Ergin, Samuel Harward, Cemalettin Hasturk, Toygun Karakaya, Erhan Kaya
  • Patent number: 11737555
    Abstract: A lightweight beam structure includes a first and a second frame. The first frame includes an upper plate, two inner side plates downward bent and extended from two sides of the upper plate, two outer side plates upward bent and extended from two inner side plates respectively and two fixing plates bent and extended from two outer side plates respectively. Each outer side plate is formed outside each inner side plate. A groove is formed between each inner side plate and each outer side plate. The second frame is connected with the first frame and includes a top plate and two intermediate plates downward bent and extended from two sides of the top plate. Each intermediate plate is received in each groove. The top plate is formed over the upper plate. Therefore, the stability is maintained and the weight is reduced so that the material costs may be decreased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: TIMOTION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Chang Lin, Yu-Xiang Lin
  • Patent number: 11730263
    Abstract: The system is used for storing and delivering individual food trays having opposite hot and cold food products areas. The housing includes two separate chambers that can receive food trays through a respective one among two opposite lateral openings. Among other things, from the standpoint of an attendant at a food tray assembly station, this system allows using the same left-right food tray orientation regardless of which one of the lateral openings is directly set in front of the standpoint after repositioning the whole housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: REGETHERMIC CANADA INC.
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre Boudreault
  • Patent number: 11732954
    Abstract: A refrigerating appliance includes a cabinet assembly that defines an access opening for storing food goods. The cabinet assembly defines an insulating cavity that receives insulation. A mullion assembly extends across the access opening and a trim breaker extends about the access opening. The trim breaker includes a body portion that covers the insulating cavity. First and second connecting flanges extend outwardly from the body portion in a first direction and operably coupled to an inside wall and an outside wall of the cabinet assembly, such that the trim breaker seals the insulating cavity. A forward spacing flange extends outwardly from the body portion of the trim breaker in a second direction that is opposed to the first direction of the first and second connecting flanges. The forward spacing flange contacts the mullion assembly and at least partially defines a receiving space between the mullion assembly and the trim breaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Arunkumar Harikrishnasamy, Lynne F. Hunter, Sai B. Krishna, Abhay Naik, Sanket Phalak
  • Patent number: 11730261
    Abstract: The disclosure is a beam structure for a leg stand of an electric table, which includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame includes an inner bottom plate, an inner side plate and an inner embedding plate. The inner embedding plate is formed on outside of the inner side plate. The inner embedding plate includes an exposed section. The second frame is movably connected with the first frame. The second frame includes an outer bottom plate, an outer side plate and an outer connecting plate. The inner bottom plate is formed above the outer bottom plate. The inner side plate is formed on inside of the outer side plate. The inner embedding plate is correspondingly embedded in the outer connecting plate. The exposed section is exposed from the outer connecting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: TIMOTION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yu-Chang Lin
  • Patent number: 11725868
    Abstract: A standoff feature for an appliance includes a connecting member having a first end and a second end. A first side member extends in a first direction from the first end of the connecting member. A second side member is spaced from the first side member. The second side member extends in the first direction from the second end of the connecting member. A first flange extends from a first side edge of the connecting member. The first side edge extends between the first end and the second end. The first flange extends in a second direction from the connecting member. A second flange extends from a second side edge of the connecting member. The second side edge extends between the first end and the second end and opposes the first side edge. The second flange extends in the second direction from the connecting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob Charles Ickes, Dustin Michael Miller, Abhay Naik, Aaron Michael Stewart
  • Patent number: 11724630
    Abstract: The present invention discloses combination tables and table-on-wheel structures. Each combination table includes two identical table-on-wheel structures connected side by side with two connection rods and stands firmly on grounds, roads or on object surfaces whether rough or smooth, flat or inclined. Each table-on-wheel structure includes a desktop frame; a stand frame; and two tail rods or connection rods connected together. With the implementation of the present invention, the combination tables or the table-on-wheel structures have the special benefits of being easy to set up or operate; and being able to stand firmly on the ground, no matter it is a level ground, a rough ground or a sloping ground. Each table-on-wheel structure sets firmly upon and applies to all kinds of wheels, whether large or small, and can thus be applied to all kinds of cars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: FORMOSA SAINT JOSE, CORP.
    Inventor: Ming-Shun Yang
  • Patent number: 11717078
    Abstract: A table assembly includes a worksurface and at least one leg assembly coupled to the worksurface and configured to support the worksurface above a floor surface, the at least one leg assembly including a first leg member having an aperture located along a length of the first leg member, the aperture having a first diameter, a second leg member telescoping received within the first leg member and having a threaded bore located along a length of the second leg member, the bore having a second diameter that is larger than the first diameter, and an engagement member having a first portion threadably received within the bore of the second leg member and a second portion configured to be selectively received within the aperture of the first leg member thereby telescopingly fixing the second leg member with respect to the first leg member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Smith System Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Robert Joseph Scharfenkamp
  • Patent number: 11712110
    Abstract: Electrical operating unit comprising a first and a second part, where the two parts can be mutually adjusted. The Operating unit (1) comprises a first part constructed as a housing (2), which contains the electric equipment with at least one electric switch and a second part constructed as a mounting unit (3) for the first part. The two parts are interconnected about a shaft (17), or pivot, so they can rotate mutually. When the operating unit is mounted the housing (2) will assume a first position, an initial position. By pressing the housing (2) it rotates about the shaft (17) and is brought into a second position, an activation position, where the switch(es) is/are activated in that they are pressed against the second part (3). With this embodiment of the operating unit the piece of furniture can be adjusted in either direction by pressing the housing (2). The housing (2), besides from functioning as a switch, can also be equipped with other switches and displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Linak A/S
    Inventor: Jesper Madsen Wolf
  • Patent number: 11712112
    Abstract: A sliding type children's drawer lock comprises a lock match arranged on the inner side of the drawer cabinet and located at the opening of the drawer cabinet, and a lock body that is arranged on the inner end surface of the drawer and can cooperatively lock with the lock catch. The lock body comprises a base arranged on the inner end surface of the drawer, a connecting block is arranged in the base, a lock hook matched with the latch is arranged at the end of the connecting block, an inserting plate is located in a chamber and inserted into a jack, a spring is arranged in the chamber, and the connecting block is driven to slide in a chute through a pick. After locking the latch cooperate to lock, the maximum length that the drawer opens is just enough to expose one end of the pick away from slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: NINGBO FABE CHILD SAFETY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xinjun Wang, Li Dong
  • Patent number: 11708935
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated structure including a first cover member of a stamped unitary sheet defining a perimeter portion positioned at a first planar level and first rib formed in the unitary sheet extending to a second planar level spaced axially outward and disposed radially inward of the perimeter portion, a second cover member, and thermal bridge interconnecting the first cover member and the second cover member at the perimeter portions thereof to define an insulating cavity therebetween. The insulating cavity is a sealed cavity having a vacuum drawn therefrom, and the first rib defines a first portion of a path for air flow out of the sealed cavity during a vacuum draw process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sunil S. Ekshinge, Arunkumar Harikrishnasamy, Lynne F. Hunter, Sai B. Krishna, Abhay Naik
  • Patent number: 11697523
    Abstract: A modular pallet formed from a plurality of frame members and a plurality of deck members. The deck members extend between the frame members to define an upper deck surface and optionally a lower deck surface of the pallet. A plurality of spaced-apart channels are formed in at least an upper surface of the frame members to receive the deck members. In some embodiments the pallet may be configured as a stringer pallet and in other embodiments the pallet may be configured as a block pallet. In some embodiments the frame members are unitary stringers. In other embodiments the frame members are modular structures each comprising a block pallet subassembly and a deck support panel. The number, size, orientation and spacing of the channels formed in the frame members and the corresponding arrangement of the deck members may vary in different embodiments of the pallet. Once assembled, the frame members and deck members may be integrally connected, such as by heat welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Inventor: William Stuart Robinson
  • Patent number: 11698220
    Abstract: A door for a home appliance, a home appliance, and a method for manufacturing the same, are disclosed. The door for a home appliance comprises a panel assembly; and a frame assembly defining a predetermined space having an opening connected with an edge of the panel assembly, and making a foaming space for receiving a thermal insulator by means of the predetermined space of the frame assembly and the edge of the panel assembly, wherein a foaming injection hole through which the thermal insulator is injected is provided on at least one of ends of an upper surface, a lower surface, a left side and a right side of the frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Kwanghyun Choi, Hyungkyu Park, Myeongha Yi
  • Patent number: 11697524
    Abstract: A platform includes a top deck with spaced apart platform support leg openings extending therethrough, and platform support legs extending from a lower surface of the top deck and aligned with the platform support leg openings. Each platform support leg includes an upper portion and a lower portion, with the upper portion having an opening extending therethrough and aligned with a respective one of the platform support leg openings in the top deck. The lower portion includes a shelf that separates the opening in the upper portion from the lower portion. The shelf provides support to a bottom surface of a platform support leg from an identical platform when stacked thereon. A pair of extensions extend outwards from a bottom surface of the lower portion, with the opening in the upper portion providing clearance for the pair of extensions on the platform support leg of the identical platform when stacked thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: CHEP TECHNOLOGY PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Bradley Wayne Daubenspeck, Nigel Sankar
  • Patent number: 11692759
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated structure includes a machine compartment. A base plate is operably coupled to a bottom surface of the machine compartment. Base rails are operably coupled to the base plate and at least partially define the machine compartment. A machine plate is operably coupled to the base rails and defines a lower portion of the machine compartment. A front plate is operably coupled to a mounting wall of each of the base rails. A reed switch is operably coupled to the front plate between each of the base rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Lynne F. Hunter, Narendra Ashok Kapure, Abhay Naik, Manjunathraddi Navalgund, Sanket Vivek Phalak
  • Patent number: 11692765
    Abstract: A refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet with a liner spaced apart from a wrapper. A trim breaker is operably coupled with the liner and the wrapper. A trim adapter assembly is coupled with the trim breaker and includes an adapter member and a corner member. The trim breaker defines a forward receiving space and a protrusion of the trim adapter assembly is received by the forward receiving space. A heat loop assembly is operably coupled with the adapter member. The heat loop assembly includes a cover and a heat loop disposed between the cover and the trim breaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Lynne F. Hunter, Deepak Gajanan Mankar, Abhay Naik, Sanjesh Kumar Pathak, Sanket V. Phalak
  • Patent number: 11692387
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated door for an appliance includes an outer wrapper that defines an evacuation port. An inner liner is coupled to the outer wrapper defining an insulating cavity therebetween. A base is coupled to the outer wrapper adjacent to the evacuation port. A servicing tube has a connecting end and a servicing end. The servicing tube is in fluid communication with the insulating cavity via the evacuation port. The connecting end is coupled to the base. A handle has first and second ends coupled to the outer wrapper and a center portion therebetween spaced-apart from the outer wrapper. The first end is coupled to the outer wrapper proximate the evacuation port. The servicing tube extends along an inner surface of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Sunil S. Ekshinge
  • Patent number: 11691908
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated structure for use in an appliance includes an inner liner and an outer wrapper coupled to the inner liner. A vacuum insulated cavity is defined therebetween. An insulation material is disposed in the vacuum insulated cavity. The insulation material includes porous glass flakes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Devidas B. Raskar
  • Patent number: 11684157
    Abstract: Support hinge for a piece of furniture includes a mounting plate attachable to an underside of a bottom drawer of the piece of furniture, and a support plate hingedly connected to the mounting plate to enable the support plate to open rearward to an angle of greater than 90 degrees relative to the mounting plate. The support plate is biased into the open state and includes a drawer support portion that preferably contacts the underside of the bottom drawer when the support plate is in the open state. When the bottom drawer is open, the support plate is just above the floor below the piece of furniture and when a weight-derived force is exerted against the bottom drawer, the support plate is moved against the floor and in such a position, acts as a post to prevent forward tipping of the furniture beyond a nominal amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Thoughtful Furniture Company, LLC
    Inventor: David M. Stravitz
  • Patent number: 11684151
    Abstract: The present subject matter discloses a removable panel assembly for an expandable folding table. The removable panel assembly includes a movable panel and a frame that is retractable. The expandable frame also includes a fixed frame connected with a pivot device and a movable frame. The movable panel is foldable and can be horizontally arranged between two panels of the folding tables when it is in use. Furthermore, the movable panel can be stored under the fixed frame when it is collapsed. With the removable panel assembly, the table can be both foldable and extendable without structural interference. In addition, while being easy to operate, the removable panel assembly further enhances the functions and appearance of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: YIXIANG BLOW MOLDING FURNITURE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jinglei Jiang